Beaver Sleepover – September 2016
The Beavers had their own sleepover at the Spitewinter campsite (they stayed in one of the cabins) at the end of September.
Beaver Activities 2016
News
Scouting Skills
The following links and resources cover some of the core Scouting skills which will be experienced in the Scout section (and many Cubs will experience them in the Cub section too).
- Knots – See here for information about the common knots and hitches used in Scouting. For more information about a wide variety of knots, including handy videos showing exactly how to tie them, see Grog’s Scouting Knots website.
- Lashings – See here for information about common lashings we use in pioneering (and mini pioneering) to connect poles together in different ways.
- Tents – See here for information about different types of tents, their features and how to pitch and strike a patrol tent.
- Maps & Navigation – See here for information about map features, contours, grid references, and using a compass.
- Axe & Saw – See here for information about using and handling a hand or felling axe, a bow saw, and a pocket knife.
- Fire Lighting – See here for information about fire lighting and the different types of fire that can be built.
For more Scouting information, please see the resources section of the ScoutAdventures.org.uk website.
Scout Expedition
Scout Expedition
Five members of the Scout Troop completed their Expedition Hike over the weekend. The Scouts set off just after 10am on Saturday, towards their overnight camping stop at Tansley Wood Scout Centre. They arrived here mid afternoon having walked approximately 7 miles. It was quite wet and windy overnight, but the camp site was quite sheltered. They set off again on Sunday morning at 10am and after a very long day, arrived at Holymoorside at 5pm. The going was quite tough over the two days due to the terrain, the equipment they carried with them, and because some of the footpaths were difficult to find and very overgrown.
A huge thank you all the Scout leaders who supported the planning and execution of the Hike, and particularly to Ryan for meeting our Scouts at the checkpoints and keeping an eye on their progress over the two days.
Scout Summer Camp 2017
Scout Summer Camp – July 2017
The Scout troop held their week long annual summer camp at Raven Gill Scout Campsite, located just outside Commondale in the North Yorkshire moors. 12 Scouts, 2 Explorer Scouts/Young Leaders and their leaders had an action packed week, made new friends and enjoyed canoeing, sailing (Scaling Dam), swimming, mountain biking, wide games, rock climbing, hiking and crab fishing. As well as all the the activities, the Scouts kept an orderly camp site and cooked for themselves. As always, a huge thank you to all the leaders in all their capacities that made this camp possible.
Cub Activities 2017
Shelter Building – November 2017
Cubs spent Friday night learning how to build the frame of a shelter. As you can see from the photos, all their efforts were very successful!
Wood Bead Awards
Congratulations
Wood Badge Award
Ant Hayden, Assistant Scout Leader at 3rd Brampton (St Thomas’) Scout Group was presented with his Wood Badge at Scouts tonight.
The Wood Badge is awarded to leaders who have completed their adult training and was introduced by Baden Powell in 1919.
The Wood Badge course is designed so that adult Scouters can learn; in as practical a way possible, the skills and methods of Scouting. On completion, participants are still awarded the beads to recognise their significant achievement in leadership and direct service to young people, and to welcome them to membership of the 1st Gilwell Park Scout Group.
Wood Badge holders wear the distinctive necker, woggle and beads. Additional beads may be gained through further training (up to 6 beads).
For more information about the award see the Wiki page or this post on The Voice of Scouting.
Remembrance Parade 2016 &2017
Thank you to all the members of all sections who turned out for the Remembrance day service at St Thomas’ Church on Sunday. Flag bearers, readers and those that took part in the service also did a great job and everyone was turned out very smartly!
Scout Activities 2017
Eggtastic – November 2017
Scouts learned how to cook eggs in four different ways – they also ate lots of eggs.
Our Scouts completed their Bear Grylls challenge, enduring high winds and rain for most of the weekend. Luckily they were quite sheltered in the wooded area, and their survival shelters were top notch. A big thank you to all the leaders and helpers that made this experience possible. More photos from the activity can be found at the 3rd Brampton Scout Group Facebook page.
Scout Investitures – August 2017
Two members of the Cub section moved up into Scouts and were formally invested. Additionally, six Scouts from another troop were invested and welcomed to the 3rd Brampton troop.
Fishing At Holymoorside Dam – June 2017
The Scouts went fishing this Friday at Holymoorside Dam with members of the Holymoorside Angling Club. They caught a lot of fish over the evening, most of which made it into the holding net (though some did get away). Everyone enjoyed the summer evening, and a really big thank you to all the members of the angling club that looked after our Scouts and taught them about the different baits and techniques best suited to catch the different types of fish found in the pond. The biggest catches of the night were the tench.
Back To Basics Day – May 2017
Scouts took part in a back-to-basics day held at the local Spitewinter campsite. They all enjoyed the knife and hand axe, fire lighting, and preparing and cooking (and eating) a pheasant activities. A big thanks to Alan who taught our Scouts about the different parts of a pheasant and how to prepare the bird ready for cooking. All the leaders commented on how engrossed our Scouts were on this particular activity! Scouts also took part in a promotional photo to say thank you to Buildbase for the donation of a wood store to the Spitewinter campsite (to keep the campfire wood dry all year round).
Climbing – April 2017
Scouts went climbing at Stanage Edge with the Derbyshire Climbing Scout Activty Support Unit. The weather was fantastic as you can see from the photos. A big thank you to the climbing team that looked after everyone throughout the day.
Cooking – March 2017
This evening the Scout section were cooking. Their task was to make both Sweet & Sour pork and Tomato Soup – and the results were pretty good. A big thank you to all the leaders, young leaders, and the many parents who supported the evening.
Cycling – March 2017
It started to rain shortly after setting off, and continued to rain until we got back – it turned out to be a very wet cycle ride, a 12.3 mile route around the Derwent reservoirs. A big thanks to Ryan and Ben and the parent helpers that came along.
Scout Activities 2018
Caving – March 2018
Scouts took part in exploring the caves on the south side of Matlock Bath (near the Bath Hotel). Once again, a big thanks to the caving team who all helped make this such a great activity.
Indoor Camp & Conservation Weekend – February 2018
Beaver Activities 2017
International Night – November 2017
As part of the activities for International Night, the Beavers learned about life in Kyrgyzstan. A big thank you to James’ mum for sharing her experiences of the country.
The weather was very wet during the week, but it brightened up a bit for the hike on Friday night, and all the Beavers had a great time.